Behavior Specialist - Billings (Elder Grove)

Position Summary: Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Behavior Specialists play a crucial role in developing and implementing interventions to address challenging behaviors, promoting positive coping strategies, and fostering supportive environments. The Behavior Specialist collaborates closely with treatment team members, educators, and families to promote positive behavior management and support youth in achieving success both in school, their home, and community settings.

Starting Salary Range:  $17.12 - $18.63 per hour.  Salary reflects steps 1-5 of an 11-step pay schedule. The starting salary will be determined based on the applicant’s education and relevant experience.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities include but not limited to: 

1. Develop individualized intervention planning based on assessments and incorporate evidence-based strategies.
2. Provide direct care for youth in school, home, and community settings.
3. Collaborate with treatment teams, supervisors, educators, community partners and families to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans and support youth’s complex needs.
4. Create and conduct necessary documentation accurately and maintain documentation expectations in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
5. Contribute to the strategic goals and outcomes of the agency as measured by the development and achievement of individual, departmental, and organizational goals, and outcomes. Participate in Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) goals of the organization, both individually and as a team member.
6. Deal constructively and helpfully with all other members of the organization. 
7. Fully support and model the mission and values of YBGR.
8. Adhere to all policies, systems, safety requirements, and procedures of the organization.

Required Qualifications:

• 21 years old or older
• Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance: Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana.
• Education:
  1. High School Diploma or GED & 2 years of experience working with youth in a similar setting or environment. OR
  2. Bachelor’s degree in mental health related field of study.

Required Abilities/Skills

• Ability to relate and build rapport with youth therapeutically while serving as a positive role model.
• Knowledge of, and ability to maintain professional therapeutic boundaries and confidentiality.
• Possess the ability to work with youth in multiple settings, such as individually and in groups.
• Ability to work in cooperation and collaboration with the treatment team.
• Display regular, predictable, and reliable attendance at work.
• Excellent active listening skills
• The ability to complete forms within an electronic Medical Health Record System typing at least thirty-five words per minute while using a keyboard and mouse. (Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 products is a plus.)
• Demonstrate sound & ethical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrate being self-motivated, self-disciplined, and diligent with forward thinking.
• Demonstrate the ability to think of their team over self and define success collectively rather than individually.
• The ability to effectively interact and communicate with others. These skills are essential for building and maintaining relationships, collaborating with colleagues, resolving conflicts, and navigating various social situations.
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